quick mention, spoiler-free

One of the questions I've seen repeatedly asked is "is LOTR a more important, more powerful trilogy than the original Star Wars trilogy was?"

As for me? Even when giving great allowances for the changes in movie-making tech and all the ways cinema has grown and considering just how die-hard a fan of the first three Star Wars movies I am? My answer is yes. Undoubtedly, wholeheartedly yes. The LOTR movies kick the tail of the StarWars ones, no question.

Mr. Jackson, I tip my hat to you.

Random thought of the day.

Don't be afraid to laugh. Don't be afraid to show sadness. Expressing emotion is not a sign of weakness. Instead, think of it as a way to keep in contact with your fellow living creatures.

Sure, there may be some form of honor or strength in keeping things bottled behind a stony face... but it's a lonely form of honor indeed.